Pet Sitting in Jacksonville
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1. Cassie H.

“We recently moved to the area and were looking for someone to watch our two cats while we were out of town for the weekend. We were very happy to have found Cassie and will definitely use her in the future!”




2. Katie G.

“Katie was amazing right from the initial meet and greet! She knew all the right questions to ask and things to say and made me feel really confident in leaving Scout. This was my first time using a sitter and this app, but I can't recommend her enough! Super communicative and knowledgeable. Will definitely be using her again for any trips. Thank you so much Katie!!”


3. Baylee R.

“Baylee did an awesome job watching over my cat Leo! If you want a lot of pictures and videos she is definitely your girl I really appreciated seeing him all the time.”


4. Kara R.

“Kara was so great! She helped me in such a short notice and my dog Boone was taken care of. She sent pictures, updates, and communicated well. I would definitely recommend and will hopefully get to use her services in the future!”


5. Karen A.

“Karen is amazing. Played with my two cats, showed up on time. Followed instructions to a "T", and my girls really appreciated her company and care. Made going out of town easy and stress free. I'll definitely book again when I need cat care, I cannot stress how amazing of an experience this was!”


6. Stephanie K.

“Stephanie is fantastic with my pets and they love her. She gives great info and wonderful and fun pictures at her check ins. I feel safe having her take care of my 2 pugs in my hone. Always a job well done.”


7. Meghan B.

“Very good experience. This is my first time having a kitten and my first time being away for a couple days. Meghan was extremely punctual when meeting. The pictures she took of my kitten were the most cute and precious pictures. I felt great reassurance that she was ok. My kitten was a litttle stressed when returning, but I can tell from the pictures that Meghan gave great comfort to my kitten and I really appreciate it. Would recommend.”


8. Jada P.

“Jada was amazing with our fur-baby. She kept my updated every check-in, she even accommodated an extra visit due to our flights being delayed.”


9. Karly C.

“Karly was great! She was available super late notice and was very quick to respond each time I sent a message. She sent several photos while with my dog and I can tell in the photos she really spent time with him and made an effort to make the visit worth it. I would definitely use her again and would recommend her to anyone!”


10. Stacia E.

“Stacia has been amazing! She takes my boy Bruce Wayne for potty breaks a few days a week. She always send me pictures and updates and even brought my packages in from outside. 10/10”


11. Paige B.

“Paige was patient, kind, and an incredible communicator! She worked with our anxious dog and never gave up until she won her over. We highly recommend her as she took our dog on daily walks, gave her medication, sent so many cute videos and pictures!”


12. Jenna H.

“You were fantastic again thank you so much. Extremely communicative and responsive which is perfect for how much of a helicopter dad I am lol.”


13. Shera M.
“She treated Bobo with the utmost kindness and Bobo ended up taking a liking to her. Even on her walks, she made sure Bobo was playing catch and looked after.”


14. Michele R.
“Michele has taken care of pets for me in the past when we’ve taken vacations and my dogs were so happy, they didn’t want to leave her house. She is very good with dog walking and caring for your fur baby as if they were her very own. Highly recommend her for your pet’s needs.”


15. Jeweliana W.

“Jeweliana is professional, communicative, and courteous. She was patient with my shy cats and allowed them time to warm up and get comfortable with her. Both my home and my animals were very well taken care of while I was away.”


16. Liz M.

“Liz is phenomenal! She took excellent care of our two boys while we were out of town. They're usually very skittish around strangers, but warmed up to Liz right away ☺️. She kept us up to date with plenty of adorable photos, and was kind enough to reach out whenever she had a question or concern about our kitties' routines. 10/10, I cannot recommend Liz enough!”


17. Em Z.

“Em was amazing for our drop in walk and feed! She was on time and the pictures and report card were thorough. We would definitely book her again when we need to!”




18. Evan F.
“Evan has a huge heart for dogs. Your dog would be in good hands and well loved. He treat them as if they were his own.”


19. Shannon M.

“Awesome fur baby sitter! Great communication and lots of photos. Helped keep the litter box clean and even cleaned up a couple of fur balls. Very friendly and highly recommended.”


20. Raleigh M.
“Raleigh is a great caregiver for my cat. She always makes sure he is in top notch condition before leaving. She is responsive to texts and provides photos of my furry friend whenever she can. All these little things really help provide me peace of mind my cat is in good hands. Would recommend her to anyone.”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Jacksonville on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jan 2025, there are 433 pet sitters in Jacksonville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Jacksonville pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Jacksonville have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Jacksonville.
Rover makes it easy to find Jacksonville pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 433 pet sitters in Jacksonville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Jacksonville, 93% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 87% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
